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ABCs of Evidence-based Medicine

Course Overview

Evidence-based medicine skills are essential to providing patient care and managing population health. Participants in this course will develop a methodical approach to practicing evidence-based medicine. This course will improve participants’ abilities to ask a well-constructed question, acquire evidence efficiently, appraise evidence comprehensively, and apply it to answer questions. This course will also review study designs, biostatistical concepts, and common statistical tests used in the literature.

Target Audience

This course is designed for pharmacists looking to improve their literature evaluation skills.

Completion Requirements

70% overall average on assessments and completion of a verification form and course evaluation.

This course will be offered again in Summer 2018. Registration will open in Spring 2018.

Schedule

ABCs of Evidence-based medicine is organized into five modules. During this aaplication-based online activity, materials will be released on a weekly basis. The five course modules consist of various instructional materials, including: presentations, self-evaluation questions, activities and discussions.

Participants will be required to pass (70% or better) four quizzes released throughout the activity and a cumulative written assignment.

Participants can log in and access the learning materials 24 hours/day-7 days/week, at their convenience. This activity totals 12 contact hours.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, University of Minnesota, Interprofessional Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

The Universal Activity Number is 0031-0000-17-019-H04-P. Initial release: July 2017. Expiration Date: July 2020. This application-based online activity has been approved for 12 contact hours.

CE completion requirements

CE participants must be pharmacists.

Participants must complete activity content and 4 quizzes (passing with a 70% overall).

Following successful completion of the activity requirements, course evaluation, and a verification of completion form, participants will be able to access their CPE data directly from the Monitor. Once information is received by NABP, the tracking system will make CPE data for each participant available to the state boards of pharmacy where the participant is licensed or registered. Please allow 4 weeks after course completion for data to be complete.

Registration and Fees

Registration

Registration for the Summer 2017 offering is now closed. Exact dates for the Summer 2018 offering will be announced in Spring of 2018. For more information, contact the Continuing Pharmacy Education office at onlinece@umn.edu.

Tuition

$400

Discounts are available for groups of two or more participants from the same institution.